Russia, U.S. discuss Karabakh settlement![]() October 12, 2012 - 21:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Geneva hosted a meeting between Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia Grigory Karasin and U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Philip Gordon. The impact of Georgian parliamentary elections on the situation in South Caucasus, Tbilisi's relations with neighboring states, development of Russian and U.S. ties with South Caucasian countries and Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement were in the focus of the meeting. Partner news Bako Sahakyan signed a decree to award Ararat Avanesyan and Arthur Gasparyan with “For the Liberation of Shushi” medal. 200 ceasefire violations by the Azeri armed forces were reported at the line of contact between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan. “There was a great deal of new and interesting research presented during the conference,” said ANC of Illinois activist Greg Bedian. The Turkish government aggressively pushed for Turkey's inclusion in Investment Partnership between the U.S. and EU. Partner news |